• Candlelit concert to feature ‘Messiah’

    The St. Mary’s Choral Society and Chamber Orchestra will perform Handel’s “The Messiah” in a candlelit concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 in St. Mary’s Church, Augusta Street, South Amboy. The event is part of the Music at St. Mary’s concert series. The Advent/Christmas portion of the work will be performed in its entirety, along…

  • Prom-Dress Resale benefit coming to E.B.

    The Comet All-Star Cheer team will host a Party-Dress and Prom-Dress Resale fundraiser 2-5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the New Jersey Cheer Factory, 10 Alvin Court, East Brunswick. The cheerleaders will sell slightly worn holiday, party and prom dresses in sizes for infants-adults.

  • Library seeks books for needy children

    The Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road, is participating in Books to Keep, an outreach program of the Libraries of Middlesex that raises funds to purchase new books for distribution to disadvantaged children throughout Middlesex County during the holidays. Library patrons are invited to place donations of new books for needy children in the Books to…

  • St. Peter by the Sea Orchestra to perform

    Our Lady of Victories (OLV) Parish will sponsor a Christmas concert featuring the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea, conducted by the Rev. Alphonse Stephenson, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at OLV Church, Main Street, Sayreville. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $45 for premium seating, $35 for general admission, and are available…

  • Yuletide Carolers will appear Dec. 2

    The Sayreville Cultural Arts Council will present the Yuletide Carolers in a concert set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St. Admission is free of charge. The public is invited. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 732-257- 6510.

  • Advent Tea to offer calm before holiday

    The ladies of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 151 Milltown Road, near the intersection of Harts Lane, East Brunswick, will host an Advent by Candlelight Tea 6 p.m. Dec. 4. The event, for women by women, will feature music, festive themed tables, light food, coffee, tea and desserts. The goal is to instill a spirit of…

  • Toys for Tots may be dropped off in O.B.

    Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge, has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to collect holiday gifts for needy children, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through Dec. 10. The public is invited to drop off new, unwrapped children’s toys. Donations will be distributed as Christmas gifts to needy…

  • Eye center to begin holiday food drive

    Matawan Eye Center, 349G Matawan Road, will host its first Feed Our Friends event Dec. 4-11. Patrons are asked to bring a bag of nonperishable groceries to the eye center. In turn, the center will offer discounts up to 25 percent on select frames. The event will kick off with a Coach trunk show and…

  • Salon fundraiser to aid cystic fibrosis

    Drama Salon, 3 Lexington Ave., No. 3, East Brunswick, will host a Charity Fundraiser and Art Show to benefit cystic fibrosis 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5. All proceeds, including gratuities, will go toward raising awareness and funding research and support services for cystic fibrosis. Wine and cheese will be served. Cost for a blow out is…

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